ACI SP-184:1999 PDF Download

The ACI SP-184:1999 standard is a Symposium Publication that aims to provide engineers and contractors with the latest information on new technologies available to improve the performance of reinforced concrete structures. The focus of this standard is on enhancing the seismic resistance of structures, particularly in areas with high seismic activity, while also prioritizing cost-effectiveness in design and construction.

The publication covers various topics related to seismic steel reinforcement. These include the interrelationships between the physical properties of reinforcing bars and the seismic demands on structures, the design and performance of bridge cap beam/column joints using headed reinforcement and mechanical couplers, and the use of headed reinforcement in seismically resistant concrete bridge structures. Additionally, the standard discusses the effects of cyclic behavior of reinforcing steel on the seismic performance of reinforced concrete members and provides updates on new developments in structural welded wire reinforcement (WWR) for zones with high seismicity. Lastly, the publication includes an update on the incorporation of high-strength concrete reinforcement in current codes.